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Children's Imaginative Play

Fill your kid’s life with endless fun and creativity with our imaginative play toys. Kids should be encouraged to explore their imagination, and that’s what these toys do. They are specifically designed to inspire creative thought, which often means playing pretend. With our dollhouses, wooden animals, train sets, and play kitchens, your little one will be more than entertained.

At Maple Gifts, we stock the best imaginative play toys to meet both the parent’s and children’s needs. Not only are they extremely fun to play with, but they are also made to be safe with the highest quality materials. They will last a long time while inspiring your kid’s creative thinking. You never know; encouraging your little one to play with any of these toys might help them unlock a creative talent, whether painting, drama, or music! Browse our range right here.

  • Playmobil Junior: Tigger's Rubber Boat Ride

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    Exciting water fun guaranteed! With the Rubber Boat Ride bath set inspired by Disney's Tigger, playful water exploration becomes a breeze. Your c...

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  • Playmobil Junior: Winnie The Pooh's Counter Balance Honey Pot

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    No one is as renowned for their love of honey as Disney's Winnie the Pooh. With this Disney-inspired set, your child can get to know the adorable ...

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  • Playmobil Dinos: Velociraptor

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    A dangerous Velociraptor has targeted a small rodent mammal, which cleverly hides in a mound of earth. As the dinosaur researcher wrestles with whe...

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  • Playmobil Junior: Minnie Mouse's Beach Trip

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    Exciting water play fun guaranteed! With the Beach Trip bath set inspired by Disney's Minnie Mouse, playful water exploration becomes a breeze. ...

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  • Playmobil Dinos: T-Rex Trace Path

    Original price £36.99 - Original price £36.99
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    Join us on an Exciting Expedition through the jungle with the authentic Dino Experience playset. Explore with the researcher and discover a giganti...

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  • Playmobil Junior: My Take Along Noah's Ark

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    What a massive ship! Noah and his wife built an ark – and here there's room for all the animals. With this set, your child learns the impressive st...

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Why Imaginative Play is Important

It’s all about the learning experience. Children are typically more curious than the average adult as they still have much to explore and learn, and imaginative play encourages that curiosity. It builds thinking skills, language, social skills, and emotional management. When children spend enough time in creative play, they are more likely to grow into healthy, well-rounded older kids and adults. 

Imaginative play is also a good way for you and your child to discover what they enjoy. Very young kids are like blank canvases, developing their personalities over time. Imaginative play lets them find out what their preferences are – they may realise they love wild animals because they enjoy playing with wooden woodland animals the most. Or, they may discover their love of motor vehicles as they spend most of their time playing with trains, planes, and tractors. Once you know what they enjoy the most, you can encourage that and help them learn more about the subject. 

Then, of course, there’s arguably the most obvious benefit of imaginative play: it’s tons of fun! As a parent, you naturally want your little one to enjoy their childhood as much as possible, and purchasing plenty of imaginative play toys will undoubtedly ensure that. When they have a play kitchen, wooden animals, a dollhouse, and other exciting toys to play make-believe with, they will certainly be much happier. Plus, imaginative play toys can also be good for the parents, as children often get absorbed in imaginative toys as they are taken into a world entirely of their own creation. During this time, parents can enjoy a much-needed rest!

Shop for Imaginative Play Toys Today

Does your little one want a kitchen of their own? Are they obsessed with helicopters? Whatever your child’s interests are, we have an imaginative play toy that will light up their face. We have pretend kitchens, dolls, dollhouses, vehicle toys, and so much more, so shop the range today to give your kid a gift they will play with time and time again. Keep in mind our toys are made of the best quality materials, so you can keep your child’s favourite toy as a keepsake when they grow up or pass it on to another child.